Islamabad United set 122-run target for Multan Sultans. Shoaib Malik-led Multan Sultans win the contest against Islamabad United as the bowling attack dismissed latter on 121 at 17.4 overs. Opener Luke Ronchi scored 32 off 16 while Asif Ali resisted with his innings of 22 runs off 12 balls.

DT Christian took three wickets, Shahid Afridi, Nauman Ali and Muhammad Ilyas took two wickets each while Muhammad Irfan picked one. The underdogs have stunned Shadab Khan-led United’s batsman with a stunning display of calculated bowling.

Earlier, Multan Sultans won the toss and elected to bowl first against Islamabad United

After a short break the PSL action again started in Dubai. If the Multan want to have a real shot at making it to the qualifiers, tonight’s encounter against United will be all about getting those precious two points.

At the moment, Sultans sit at the bottom of the points table with only one win from five games so far. Islamabad have fared much better and sit at third position, with six points from five games.

Sultans won their lone match of the tournament against United, beating them by five wickets at the same venue. They will look to repeat the feat when they face the Mohammad Sami-led side tonight.

The match between Islamabad United and Multan Sultans started at 9pm Pakistan Standard Time.